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wedge up
What does wedge up mean?
UK prison move. You jam the door of your cell — usually with the bed, locker, anything not bolted down — so screws can't open it. Done as protest, to avoid a kicking, or to buy time. Ends with a control-and-restraint team taking the door off.
"Two lads on the wing wedged up after they got told they were shipping out in the morning."
Frequently asked questions
What does wedge up mean in prison?
To wedge up means to barricade yourself inside your cell so staff can't get in. It's a form of protest or resistance by blocking the door.
How do you use wedge up in a sentence?
"He wedged up his cell and refused to come out for hours."
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